Oklahoma rodeo company blames tainted feed for killing as many as 70 horses

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A nearly century-old Oklahoma company that supplies stock for rodeos had as many as 70 horses die a week ago after receiving what an owner believes was tainted feed.

Rhett Beutler, co-owner of Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. near Elk City, told KFOR-TV that the horses died shortly after being fed.

"We didn't know what was going on, we just got the feed and started feeding it like always," Beutler said. "Then all of a sudden looked up and there was horses just falling over, dying."

Beutler and Son officials did not immediately return messages seeking comment Friday.

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